A bottle engine made from an old gas tap.

[vtsteam]

No one would ever know that wasn't some restored historical model of a bottle engine, origins lost to time! 

[crueby]

No one would ever know that wasn't some restored historical model of a bottle engine, origins lost to time! 

Thats a good question - when did the 'bottle' engine style begin?   

[vtsteam]

I bet CI knows!

[Sanjay F]

Its such as attractive engine built from the bottom up - cheers to the designer & builder 

[Michael S.]

Thank you all so much.

I'm very glad you like the engine. The valve ultimately dictated the dimensions. Actually, the engine should have been taller. As it is, the proportions are rather unusual. But I think you'll recognize it as a bottle engine.

Is it a typical American engine?

At least with the extra guide rail under the valve chest.

I enjoyed building it, though.

Best regards, Michael

[Kim]

Lovely engine, Michael!   

Runs very smoothly!
Kim

[steamer]

Regardless of her beginning!.....  She's beautiful!   She's a runnah!

Dave

[Michael S.]

Thanks Kim and Dave.

[Michael S.]

So, the engine is finally finished. I've added an exhaust pipe, a pulley, and an oil reservoir.

Michael

[crueby]

Beautiful! 

[vtsteam]

Sure is! 

[Roger B]

Excellent